Individual volunteers perform ACCA’s work of Christian love. Work can be scheduled regularly or infrequently depending on the availability of the volunteer. All work occurs in the Annandale/Bailey’s Crossroads area. All clients are screened and referred to ACCA by Social Service agencies.

General information about ongoing volunteer service opportunities is listed below. For further information or to sign up contact:

Barbara Boots: volunteers@accacares.org

Due to COVID-19, we are not able to offer many of our traditional volunteer opportunities, and some of them have been modified to conform with safety protocols.

In addition to the opportunities below, a great way to support our work right now is to help your friends and family learn about us and our work in the community. Share our messages and note your support:

• Follow us and share our messages on social media: Facebook

Other Local Volunteer Opportunities are available through VolunteerFairfax

Food Pantry

There are a number of rewarding volunteer opportunities with the Food Pantry including drivers to deliver food. Find out more.

Contact: pantry@accacares.org

Family Emergency Assistance

Be the contact person for social workers to arrange for payment of rent, utilities, prescriptions and other needs in accordance with ACCA guidelines. Family Emergency Assistance Money Captains work by computer from home or office for 1 week every 10 weeks or so.

Contact:  Family Emergency Assistance – feap@accacares.org

Scholarship

Each year, ACCA awards college scholarships to high school seniors with disabilities. Scholarship Committee members set up the scholarship and choose the recipient.

Contact:  info@accacares.org

Child Development Center

CDC needs volunteers to sew cot sheets, perform gardening, and serve as teacher aides.

Contact: info@accacares.org

Home Repair/Rebuilding Together

Volunteers help with painting, carpentry, yard work and other home maintenance tasks. House captains must be familiar with building trades. Volunteers also provide lunch and snacks. The work is usually scheduled on the last Saturday in  April.

Contact: info@accacares.org

CROP Walk

Recruiters are needed to publicize the walk and coordinate the walkers. Volunteers also needed to prepare and serve snacks and help with registration one weekend in October.

Contact: info@accacares.org